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Report: Cung Le Issues Statement Denying Use of PEDs
By FCF Staff
After being suspended for one year by the UFC, for allegedly testing positive for human growth hormone in a recent drug test, Cung Le has issued a statement denying any wrong doing.
The 42 year-old Le, who… Read More
“Myles Jury Day” Held by UFC Lightweight Contender’s Hometown
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive, stoppage win over Takanori Gomi last month, undefeated lightweight Myles Jury has been honored by his hometown of Hazel Park.
The Michigan city held “Myles Jury Day” on Tuesday to celebrate the 25 year-old’s… Read More
UFC Suspends Cung Le After Middleweight Fails Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Following Cung Le’s stoppage loss to Michael Bisping at UFC Fight Night 48 in August, the promotion has announced the middleweight vet has been suspended, for failing a drug test.
The UFC released the following statement on… Read More
Adidas Signs UFC’s Luke Rockhold to Endorsement Deal
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold’s had a big year thus far, as not only has the middleweight contender gone 2-0 to date, news has surfaced that he’s signed an endorsement deal with Adidas.
The 29 year-old fighter, who is set… Read More
UFC FN 55: Neil Seery Replacing Ray Borg
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that Neil Seery has agreed to step in and fight Richie Vaculik at the promotion’s upcoming, November 8th card in Sydney, Australia.
The flyweight is replacing Ray Borg, who… Read More
Bellator 129 to Feature Josh Neer-Paul Bradley, James Thompson-Houston Alexander
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced the line-up for its October 17th card in Council Bluffs, Iowa, including a main event tilt between Josh Neer and Paul Bradley.
Neer (36-13-1) is riding a three fight win streak, after exiting… Read More
Bellator’s “King Mo” Lawal Rebooked to Fight Tom DeBlass, Promises to “Erase” The Latter’s “Teeth”
By FCF Staff
After a fight between “King Mo” Lawal and Tom DeBlass was cancelled earlier this month, due to the latter being injured, the two have been rebooked to scrap in November.
Bellator has announced that Lawal and DeBlass… Read More
Bellator 128: Full Card Finalized for October 10th Event
By FCF Staff
Less than a month out from Bellator 128 in Thackerville, Oklahoma, the promotion has announced the entire line-up for the October 10th event.
Bellator 128 will be hosted by the WinStar World Casino, and will feature… Read More
Bellator 128: Eduardo Dantas to Battle Joe Warren in Title Unification Bout
By FCF Staff
After their original fight in May was cancelled, Bellator’s bantamweight champ Eduardo Dantas and interim champ Joe Warren have been re-booked to fight on October 10th.
The title fight will headline Bellator 128, which will be… Read More
UFC FN 50: “Jacare” Souza Taps Out Gegard Mousasi, Ben Rothwell Stops Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 50 card in Ledyard, Connecticut, which saw Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza submit fellow, middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi.
In the co-headliner, Ben Rothwell handed Alistair Overeem his third defeat in… Read More
UFC 177: Danny Castillo Says There’s “No Way” Career’s Been Similar to Tony Ferguson’s
By FCF Staff
Although Tony Ferguson and Danny Castillo both made their UFC debuts in 2011, the latter says that’s only similarities the two share in terms of their careers.
Castillo is set to fight Ferguson at UFC 177 this… Read More
UFC 178: Eddie Alvarez Heading to Octagon, Fighting Donald Cerrone in Debut
By FCF Staff
Only hours after Bellator announced that it has granted Eddie Alvarez his unconditional release, the UFC has confirmed the lightweight star has signed with the promotion. In the former Bellator champ’s Octagon debut, he will take on… Read More
Report: Lyoto Machida Thinks Chris Weidman Can Battle KO Artist Vitor Belfort “Anywhere”
By FCF Staff
Due to Vitor Belfort’s feared striking skills, some observers believe Chris Weidman will have to take the challenger to the mat at UFC 181, but Lyoto Machida evidently isn’t one of them.
Weidman and Belfort are set… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Robbie Lawler-Matt Brown Battle is Latest Chapter in Memorable Title Shot Runs
By Kelsey Mowatt
If you had told someone in July, 2013, that in twelve months time, Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown would be fighting for a crack at the UFC welterweight title, chances are your prediction would not… Read More
Vitor Belfort Awarded License by Nevada, Bout With Chris Weidman Targeted for UFC 181
By FCF Staff
After losing his title shot at UFC 173, it looks as though Vitor Belfort will finally get his long awaited bout with middleweight champion Chris Weidman.
Belfort, who recently admitted he tested for elevated levels of testosterone… Read More
UFC Vet Matt Hamill Says Injury Forcing Permanent Retirement
By FCF Staff
After attempting a comeback, UFC veteran Matt Hamill has announced that he’s retiring from professional mixed-martial-arts for good.
Hamill hung up the gloves in 2011, but returned in 2012 and decisioned Roger Hollett, before he was defeated… Read More
SPIKE to Replay Bellator 120 PPV, July 18th
By FCF Staff
SPIKE and Bellator have announced that the television network will replay the promotion’s May 17th, inaugural pay-per-view on July 18th.
The card will be broadcast nationally beginning at 9:00 PM, ET/PT.
Bellator 120 was headlined by a… Read More
Report: Lion Fight’s Kevin Ross Not Planning Jump to MMA But “I’d Surprise a Lot of People”
By FCF Staff
Although Kevin Ross recognizes he might be able to land some big paydays by competing in MMA, the noted striker says he plans to stick with Muay Thai.
Ross, who is set to challenge Michael Thompson for… Read More
UFC FN 48: Tyron Woodley Replacing Hector Lombard Versus Dong Hyun Kim
By FCF Staff
It won’t be long before Tyron Woodley will have a chance to get back on the winning track, as the UFC has announced that the welterweight will fight Dong Hyun Kim on August 23rd.
Woodley, who was… Read More
Bellator Announces Creation of “World Title Shot Pool’ for Tourney Winners
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced a significant change to its matchmaking policy, which will allow the promotion to keep its tournament format, but grant multiple title shots.
In a press release sent out by the promotion Thursday, Bellator CEO… Read More